Embark on your academic journey with confidence by applying to the University of Pittsburgh First-Year International Student Undergraduate Scholarship program. Take advantage of this opportunity to build a strong financial foundation while focusing on your studies.
ELIGIBILITY:
International freshmen who apply before February 1 will be reviewed for international student scholarships. International transfer students are not eligible for scholarship consideration.
Incoming international first-year students are considered for international student merit-based scholarships. Transfer and adult students are encouraged to seek potential scholarship funding through the university’s scholarship database, PittFundsMe. In addition to meeting the February 1 completed application deadline, the following criteria also apply:
Scholarships are available only for students admitted to the fall (August) term.
Students interested in being reviewed for scholarships must submit a completed application for admission and supporting credentials by February 1. Students meeting that deadline are automatically reviewed for scholarships by completing the Short Answer Question on the application. We encourage first-year applicants to apply early as merit scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis. Admitted students to the university who are selected to receive a scholarship will be notified by April 1.
Submission of the international student short answer response, Common Application essay, or a personal statement is required for scholarship consideration.
BENEFIT:
Scholarships for international students can amount to up to $10,000 per year and are generally available for eight full-time undergraduate terms and meets all of the other terms and conditions of the specific award
Carleton University is pleased to offer the Prestige Undergraduate Scholarship to exceptional international students directly from high school or CEGEP with an admission average of 90 percent or better.
ELIGIBILITY:
You will be considered for a prestige scholarship only if you are entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school extracurricular activities.
The application submission deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is March 1, 2026 (if the deadline date lands on a weekend, the application must be submitted the first working day after the deadline date). Submit your application by sending an email to awards@carleton.ca.
When you send the email, make sure that:
The reference letter is signed by the referee
You attach both the application and the reference letter
You include your student number
Students submitting an application must have an admissions average of 90% or betterplus have demonstrated leadership roles in their extracurricular activities throughout school.
Only candidates with no previous attendance at a post-secondary educational institution (college or university, excluding CEGEP) will be considered. Student must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.
BENEFIT:
Number of Scholarships
Value
Terms
Admission Average
Ten Chancellor’s Scholarships
$32,000 ($8,000 x four years)
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Seven Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships
$21,500 ($6,500 in the first year and $5,000 in second, third and fourth year)
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Three Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence
$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Two Carleton University SHAD Scholarships
$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship
$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
One Riordon Scholarship
Full tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year**
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
One Collins Prestige Scholarship
Full tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year**
Renewable*
90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
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